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Starbucks raided in South Korea after controversial ad

South Korean authorities raided Starbucks' premises.

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The fact

The brand is targeted for an ad referencing the 1980 Gwangju uprising crackdown.

This case reignites debate on historical sensitivity in corporate communication.

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Cette perquisition pourrait entraîner des amendes pour Starbucks et une remise en question de ses pratiques marketing en Asie, où la sensibilité aux questions sociales est forte.

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